SA11 covers Neath in South Wales and has recorded a five-year price growth rate of 4.1% compound annual growth rate, with rental values increasing at 5.0% annually over the same period. Population growth has remained modest at 0.4% over five years, suggesting limited demographic expansion. The district scores 49.7 out of 100 on trajectory analysis, placing it at the 47th percentile nationally, indicating average performance relative to other UK postcodes. Currently classified as latent regarding gentrification, SA11 demonstrates rental growth outpacing capital appreciation, a pattern typically associated with established residential areas with stable tenant demand rather than rapid property value escalation.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 3.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.4% per year
- 4365 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Neath · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.1 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
35 planning applications submitted in SA11 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes proposing 22 homes, 4 change of use.
- Details submitted pursuant to discharge of conditions 3 (notice of commencement), 4 (intrusive site investigation and remediation), 5 (land contamination assessment), 6 (remediation) and 22 (signed declaration) of planning permission P2024/0654 dated 25.02.2025 (for development of 22 no. dwellings and associated works) ADDITIONAL REPORT RECEIVED - COMPLETED GROUND GAS ASSESSMENTMar 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Demolition of existing fire damaged dwelling and construction of a replacement two storey end of terrace dwelling and associated worksJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Change of use to multi-purpose mental and physical health and wellbeing hub (Sui generis use, existing building is a vacant new build commercial premises)Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Neath (SA11) common questions
Is Neath up and coming?
Neath (SA11) has a trajectory score of 50/100 (Average), placing it in the top 52% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.8 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Neath safe?
Neath has a safety score of 45/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Neath?
The average property price in Neath (SA11) is £173k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Neath?
The median monthly rent in Neath (SA11) is £611 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Neath?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Swansea (SA9), Llanwrtyd Wells (LD5), Llangammarch Wells (LD4), Tregaron (SY25), Llandovery (SA20). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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